Advances in Prevention and Health Services Delivery 2010–2011

Advances in prevention and health services delivery 2009.

The last year has seen advances in both primary and secondary prevention of stroke, including significant steps forward in our understanding of the risks and benefits of anticoagulation in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) and in assessment of the benefits of urgent treatment after transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke. Nonvalvular AF affects about 1% of the population with its pr...

Advances in primary prevention and health services delivery.

The American Heart Association’s goal of reducing deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke in the United States by 25% between 1999 and 2010 was achieved in 2008—a remarkable accomplishment associated with advances in stroke prevention and treatment. Yet, much work remains to be done. Stroke is still the third most common cause of death in the United States and other developed nations, and...

Advances in stroke: Prevention and health services delivery 2012-2013.

Advances in prevention and health services delivery 2010-2011.

SStroke mortality has decreased, in large part because of better prevention. There are several new treatment options for patients with atrial fibrillation. Reduction in cancer risk may be an additional benefit of aspirin. Aggressive lowering of blood pressure for secondary stroke prevention might be harmful. Changes in the organization of care enhance utilization of evidence-based therapies. Fu...

Advances in Stroke 2008 Advances in Primary Prevention and Health Services Delivery

The American Heart Association’s goal of reducing deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke in the United States by 25% between 1999 and 2010 was achieved in 2008—a remarkable accomplishment associated with advances in stroke prevention and treatment. Yet, much work remains to be done. Stroke is still the third most common cause of death in the United States and other developed nations, and...